West Texas Rehab reveals telethon headliner

Jana Kramer, known as Alex Dupre on The CW Television Network's "One Tree Hill" and as a rising country singer, has been named the headliner for REHAB 2013.

Her singles include "Whiskey" and "Why Ya Wanna?" She has been nominated for three American Country Awards — New Artist of the Year, Single of the Year for New Artist and Music Video of the Year for New Artist. The awards show can be seen Monday on KXVA-TV.

The West Texas Rehabilitation Center released the lineup for the Jan. 19 event, which will be at the Abilene Civic Center. Abilene native and Texas country singer Aaron Watson also will perform.

Dan Huggins, WTRC director of donor relations, said Kramer's appearance at the 43rd annual telethon could help Rehab continue to set records.

"Last year, we raised a record $1.33 million," Huggins said. "We hope to top that in January. I keep the mindset that we are going to top $1 million. Last year was exceptional."

Charlie Chase of the "Crook and Chase" talk show on the Nashville Network returns to host the five-hour event.

Also returning are Red Steagall and The Boys in the Bunkhouse, Bill and Susan Hayes from "Days of Our Lives," Brad Maule ("General Hospital"), who grew up in Camp Springs near Snyder, and local singer Twyla Foreman.

The online auction is also back and opens for bids in late December. Auction items will be on display at the Civic Center beginning at 6 p.m. Jan. 19.